Creative DC-CAM 3000Z User Manual
INDEX
Getting Started............................................................................ 1
Contents of Package ........................................................................... 1
System Requirements......................................................................... 1
General Precautions............................................................................ 2
FCC Compliance and Advisory............................................................ 2
Camera Nomenclature ......................................................................... 3
Accessory Set-up................................................................................ 4
Preparing to Take Pictures......................................................... 6
Battery Installation................................................................................6
Turning the Power On.......................................................................... 8
Date and Time Set-Up ......................................................................... 9
Beep Sound Set-Up .......................................................................... 10
LCD Confirm Set-Up.......................................................................... 10
Auto Power Off Settings.................................................................... 11
TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................12
Language Set-Up...............................................................................13
Returning to Default Settings............................................................. 14
Using a Memory Card ........................................................................ 15
Camera Working Mode......................................................................16
T aking Pictures ......................................................................... 17
Previewing a Picture before it is taken...............................................17
Using the Zoom feature..................................................................... 19
Digital Zoom Function........................................................................ 20
Taking a picture..................................................................................20
Changing the Picture Resolution and Quality.....................................22
Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................... 24
Setting the White Balance ................................................................. 25
Changing the ISO Speed .................................................................. 26
Setting the Slow Shutter Mode ..........................................................27
Setting the Flash ................................................................................28
Using the Macro mode.......................................................................28
Setting the Self-Timer........................................................................29
Recording Video images...................................................................30
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...................................... 32
Reviewing Y our Pictures and V ideos....................................... 33
Viewing Pictures ................................................................................33
Replaying the Last Image Quickly .....................................................33
Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail...........................................................34
Zooming the Displayed Image ..........................................................35
Erasing Pictures.................................................................................35
Protecting Pictures against Deletion .................................................38
Running a Slide Show (Auto Play)..................................................... 39
Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card........................... 40
Formatting Memory Card or On board memory ................................41
Setting Your Camera for Printing............................................. 43
Folders and Files...............................................................................43
File Number Reset............................................................................. 44
DPOF Print Settings ..........................................................................45
PRINT Image Matching .....................................................................47
Connecting your camera.......................................................... 48
Viewing Images on a TV Set............................................................. 48
Downloading Images to a Computer.................................................48
About the memory storage you using in this camera ........................51
Installing the Software .............................................................. 52
Downloading Pictures........................................................................ 52
Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE......................................................... 53
Using MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE.............................................................. 55
Indicator Lamp Reference.................................................................56
Troubleshooting.................................................................................56
Default Setting in Each Camera Working Mode ................................58
Specification...................................................................................... 59
Getting Started
Contents of Package
All of the items shown below are included with your camera.
Getting Started
Camera
Soft case
USB cable
User's Guide
System Requirements
For Windows
Vid eo cable
CD-ROM
Strap
Alkaline batteries
(2 AA-size batt eries)
PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz
Windows 98/98se/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 32MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
For Macintosh
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X
Minimum 64MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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General Precautions
n Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way .
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. The
maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers.
n Do not fire the flash when it is too close to people or animal’s eyes. It may cause eye
damage especially for children.
n Do not use this camera with wet hand. Keep the camera away from water and other
liquids. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use this camera
in the rain or snow.
n For safety reasons, please keep this camera and accessories out of reach of children
or animals to prevent accidents.
n If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn
power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Take it to your nearest
service center for repair . Never attempt your own maintenance.
FCC Compliance and Advisory
This device complies with Part 15 of the FF Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause a harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n Connect the equipment into an outlet ton a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables
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y
have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories
elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in
order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
Camera Nomenclature
Front
Back
Self-timer lamp
Operation lamp
Flash
Exposure sensor
Viewfinder
Lens
Microphone
Viewfinder
Flash / U p button
Self-timer / Left button
Replay / Down button
LCD Monitor screen
Macro / Right button
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/ Pause button
/ Pla
/ / Zoom Out button
/ Zoom In button
button
button
Battery cover
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Side
Top
DC IN term inal
USB port
Video out term inal
Battery cover
Shutter button
Accessory Set-up
Attaching the Wrist Strap
· Follow illustrations to add the wrist strap.
Power button
Mode dial
NOTE:
When carrying the camera by the strap, please don’t swing the camera on
the strap.
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Using the Soft Case
· Keep the camera in it’s soft case while it is not in use.
· Be sure to insert the camera into the case, with the monitor screen facing
down.
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Battery Installation
There are two ways to supply power to the camera. You can use
batteries (AA Alkaline or CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an
AC adapter (DC3.3V/2.0A).
If using Batteries,
1. Open the battery cover by pushing and sliding into the side.
2. Check inscription on battery chamber for correct negative/
positive installation.
3. Install 2-AA alkaline batteries.
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4. Close battery cover.
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Low Battery Indicator
1. As the battery runs out of power, the “battery low” indicator
shows on the monitor screen.
- Power is running out; change the battery.
NOTE:
· Never use manganese batteries, as they cannot sup-
ply sufficient power to support the camera’s
operations.
· Replace all batteries at the same time to ensure a
properly working camera, never mix old and new
batteries.
· Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan
on using it for more than two weeks.
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If using AC Adaptor ,
· It is normal that the temperature of the camera body
rises after extended use.
· It is suggested to use an AC adaptor for extended
camera use.
1. Plug the adapter into the DC-In jack (DC-IN 3.3V).
Please make sure that you use an AC adapter with the correct specification for the camera (DC3.3V/2.0A).
Turning the Power On
1. Press the POWER button ( ) until the green indicator
begins flashing.
2. It takes about 3 seconds to power on the camera.
NOTE:
· Please be sure to turn off power before connecting or
disconnecting the Adaptor.
· The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adapter is
plugged into the camera.
· Recommend using the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever connected to a computer.
NOTE:
· When you turn on the camera at the first time, you will
be required to set up the date and time of camera.
· If you turn on the power when the working mode are in
SET or PLA YBACK mode, the lens will not extend to
the shooting position.
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Date and Time Set-Up
1. Turn the mode dial toSET mode ( ).
2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the Date & Time icon ( ) is
3.Then press SET button ( ) to DATE&TIME menu.
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highlighted.
4. Press UP/DOWN ( / ) to adjust the value of your setting.
5. Press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to advance to the next.
Use UP/DOWN button to change the display of date.
A. Y/M/D
B. M/D/Y
C. D/M/Y
6. Press SET button ( ) when the OK( ) is highlighed to com-
plete your setting.
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Beep Sound Set-Up
Y ou may turn on/of f the operating beep sound in at SET mode ( ).
1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).
2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the BEEP icon ( ) is
highlighted.
3. Then press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to select ON/OFF
Note: The default setting is “On”.
LCD Confirm Set-Up
You can view the picture immediately on the LCD screen right after it is taken
by setting the LCD Confirm functionn ( ) in SET mode ( ).
to complete your setting.
1. Set the mode dial to SET ( ).
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2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the LCD CONFIRM is
highlighted.
3. Use RIGHT/LEFT button to select the ON/OFF of LCD CONFIRM setting.
Auto Power Off Settings
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Y ou may perform auto power of f settings at SET mode ( ).
1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).
2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the AUTO POWER OFF icon
( ) is highlighted.
3. Then press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to select OFF / 1
MIN. / 3MIN. / 5MIN. to complete your setting.
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Note: The default setting is 3 minutes.
1 minute: This camera will automatically turn off monitor screen if there is
3 minutes: This camera will automatically turn off monitor screen if there
5 minutes: This camera will automatically turn off monitor screen if there
Off: This camera will not perform the power saving function.
no operation after one minute Y ou have to push the Power bottom in order to turn on the camera again.
is no operation after three minutes. You have to push the
Power bottom in order to turn on the camera again.
is no operation after five minutes. Y ou have to push the Power
bottom in order to turn on the camera again.
When use DC adapter to power on camera, system will ignore the Auto
Power Off setting and not to power off camera automatically.
TV Out Signal Set-Up
This camera can connect directly to a TV set. Please refer to Page 48 of “
Viewing images on a TV set.” It allows you to use the TV screen as your camera LCD screen when shooting or replaying images.
The Video outputsignal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate
differient signal systems. The default setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
P AL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.
1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).
2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the VIDEO SYSTEM icon
( ) is highlighted.
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3. Then press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to select NTSC/P AL
to complete your setting.
Language Set-Up
Use this feature to select the language for the LCD screen.
Y ou may perform the language setting at SET mode ( ).
1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).
2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the LANGUAGE icon ( )
is highlighted.
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3. Then press LEFT/RIGHT button ( / ) to select the language you need.
Returning to Default Settings
Y ou can easily change all the settings you made back to their initail setting.
1. Turn the mode dial to SET ( ).
2. Press DOWN button ( ) until the DEFAULT SETTING
( ) is highlighted.
3. Press RIGHT button ( ) to enter the the setting.
4. T o return to default setting, use RIGHT button to select “YES”.
5. Press SET button to complete the setting.
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Using a Memory Card
Inserting a SD memory card
1. Push forward the battery cover following the arrow direction
2. Y ou will see the card slot next to the battery house.
3. Insert the SD card into the slot in the direction shown illustration.
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on the cover (please refer to page 6).
Removing a SD memory card
1. Press the memory card into the camera and then quickly release it. That will make the card to come partially out of the
camera.
2. Pull the memory card out of the slot.
3. Close the battery/card cover (please refer to page 7).
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